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Tikka Spice Sweeps the 2022 Green Chile Smackdown!-News

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The 2022 Finalists

Luminaria
Santa Fe

Yo Mama’s Grill
Socorro

Pajarito Brewpub & Grill
Los Alamos

El Roi Cafe
Albuquerque

Mesa Provisions
Albuquerque

Tikka Spice
Albuquerque

Turtle Mountain Brewing
Rio Rancho

Upscale Burgers & Shakes
Albuquerque

The 2022 Contenders

Terra Restaurant 
Santa Fe

Vegos
Albuquerque

Rio Chama
Santa Fe

Agave Lounge
Santa Fe

Sirphey
Los Alamos & White Rock

First of all a huge congratulations to Edible, their sponsors and supporters for putting on another fantastic Smackdown event!
Visit the Edible event site at: https://ediblesmackdown.com/

The Edible Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown has one simple goal: to determine the Best Burger in New Mexico. Sixteen restaurants from across the state compete for burger dominance in a spicy, beefy brawl. The smackdown began in Santa Fe in 2013 and the rivalry has continued ever since. We invite chefs to toss their spatulas in the ring and throw down the burger sure to beat them all. Thanks to our attendees and their iron stomachs, the Smackdown is one of New Mexico’s favorite annual foodie events and sells out every year!

Congrats to Tikka Spice in ABQ for winning the 2022 Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown! They swept all three categories. (Peoples Chomp, Reigning Chomp, and Secret Judges Chomp) This thing looks incredible! It’s called the Duke City Smash Burger-Two Smashed Beef Patties, Cheese, Hot Green Chile & Sauteed Onions on Local Baked Bun. Served with Fries.

Visit their site at: https://www.tikkaspiceabq.com/

From the about section on their website: “Tikka Spice is a family-owned and operated business locally based in Albuquerque, NM. Being immigrants from Pakistan, coming to America, it has been a dream to own our own business. My Wife and I started this business to leave a legacy and brand for our three children. Something we can share with our friends and families. Tikka Spice is about creating a experience. One that will teleport you to the other side of this world. Whether it being our Loaded Samosas or our Chicken Tikka Tacos or even our authentic Curry Bowls served over rice, just like I ate growing up.

We’re proud to offer the highest quality, most unique ingredients on the market today. Taking Recipes and Traditions passed down from generation to generation, Traditional Pakistani/Indian ingredients and staple dishes and adding a New Mexican/American Twist.

Doing it the right way by roasting and grinding our own spices locally in Albuquerque, NM. Using fresh baked breads, baked locally by our bakery partners. Making from scratch our Chutneys, Sauces and Samosas. Utilizing the talents of local farmers and growers as often as possible. All because the little details really do matter.

We are constantly changing our menu, so keep checking back for amazing treats and meals. Who knows what we will do next!
From our family to yours, we put lots of love and careful attention in each item prepared on our food truck.

We hope you enjoy our cuisine as much as we enjoy bringing it to you.”

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